PepsiCo, Theo Muller open yoghurt facility

BATAVIA, New York, USA - Muller Quaker Dairy, a joint venture between PepsiCo, Inc. and Theo Muller Group, opened a state-of-the-art yoghurt manufacturing facility in Batavia, New York. The facility will be the national production and distribution centre for Muller yoghurt, which launched in select regional markets last year. The facility opening was celebrated by US Senator Charles E. Schumer, PepsiCo chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi, Theo Muller Group owner Theo Muller, and various New York state and local officials.

"PepsiCo continues to perform at an extremely high level while simultaneously transforming our portfolio for the future and strengthening our position in high-growth food and beverage categories. We have invested over many years to expand our global nutrition offerings in ways that allow us to capitalize on new growth opportunities, and the new Muller Quaker Dairy facility demonstrates continued progress against this key business priority," said Ms Nooyi.  "The Theo Muller Group is a tremendous partner whose deep dairy expertise has allowed our joint venture to enter the US market with a delicious product that our consumers absolutely love.  Thanks to the support of Senator Schumer and other leaders at the state and local levels, Muller Quaker Dairy has found a great home here in Batavia."

"I am thrilled to be here in Batavia as PepsiCo and the Theo Muller Group open one of the country's largest yoghurt production facilities. The Muller Quaker Dairy operation will massively benefit New York's dairy producers and it has helped to make New York State the nation's yogurt capital," said Senator Schumer. "I have long fought to provide communities throughout New York, like Genesee County, with the federal resources and infrastructure they need to land new jobs and attract new employers. This event speaks to what those efforts can achieve. The future is bright here at the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park, where I know that Muller Quaker Dairy and other companies, can grow, create jobs and thrive."Nike Sportswear